Kentucky ranking varies across major polls

There is a disagreement about Kentucky in the polls. The Wildcats jumped from No. 17 to No. 8 in this week’s AP poll but didn’t crack the top 10 in either of the BCS indexes. Kentucky moved up to only No. 13 in the coaches’ poll and No. 11 in Harris and debuted at No. 7 in the BCS thanks to a computer ranking of No. 4.

“We’ve got a chance to be a significant player, obviously,” Kentucky Coach Rich Brooks said after Saturday’s win over No. 1 LSU. “Those people who maybe didn’t think we were a real contender, I think that may have changed tonight.” Brooks also added: “This is still a marathon.”

Oregon State couldn’t beat Utah in its home opener, but for the second straight year the Beavers have pulled off a major upset. Last year, Oregon State stunned No. 3 USC in Corvallis and Saturday kept No. 2 California from rising to No. 1.

“You have to look at the scores every week to find out who won because you’ll see some surprises,” Oregon State Coach Mike Riley said of the season so far.

Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times